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More funding needed for 15m Aussies with chronic conditions

More funding needed for 15m Aussies with chronic conditions

The RACGP is again calling for higher Medicare rebates so all patients living with a chronic condition can afford proper healthcare.


‘Unhurried whole-person care’ proves best: Study

‘Unhurried whole-person care’ proves best: Study

Longer consultations and a regular GP have proven vital in keeping older Australians out of hospital, according to findings from a 1000-patient clinical trial.


RACGP unveils key asks ahead of Federal Budget

RACGP unveils key asks ahead of Federal Budget

Annual children’s health checks, increased funding for longer consultations, and support for practice growth are all on the college’s wish list.


Budget reveals $5.7 billion general practice investment

Budget reveals $5.7 billion general practice investment

Funding will go towards the creation of a new level E consultation item, rebate indexation, telehealth, the bulk billing incentive, and multidisciplinary care.


Antenatal care item descriptor ‘doesn’t scratch the surface’

Antenatal care item descriptor ‘doesn’t scratch the surface’

GPs are pushing for an update to the two-word, 30-year-old MBS descriptor to better reflect the level of care that falls under it.


‘Not adequate’: RACGP seeks update on antenatal rebate discrepancy

‘Not adequate’: RACGP seeks update on antenatal rebate discrepancy

The college has again asked why pregnant people cannot access Medicare rebates for longer appointments.


RACGP pushes for antenatal care funding increase

RACGP pushes for antenatal care funding increase

Antenatal care has become more complex but available item numbers have a rebate of $41.70 – regardless of the duration of the consultation.


Longer telehealth consultations reinstated in COVID hotspots

Longer telehealth consultations reinstated in COVID hotspots

Patients in Commonwealth-declared hotspot areas will again be able to access extended telephone consultations with their GP, following the announcement of a new dedicated MBS item number.


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